What Happens If You Send More Than $500 to David Wade Correctional Center

Louisiana Department of Corrections policy flags any deposits totaling $500 or more for investigation. Here's what matters: once a deposit hits that threshold, the funds won't be available until the investigation wraps up. This applies regardless of how you send the money. Using a money order? Those over $500 need Department approval, which can add even more time before the deposit posts to your loved one's account.

Methods and Posting Delays

• ✓ Mail money orders
• ✓ MoneyGram walk-up locations
• ✓ JPay online (including the mobile app)
• ✓ Telephone
• ✓ Kiosks
• ✓ If you mail a JPay money order, the stated maximum amount is $999.99
• ✓ JPay money orders are mailed to: JPay, PO Box 531370, Miami Shores, FL 33153

Online, kiosk, phone, walk-up, or mail - the method doesn't matter. Once deposits total $500 or more, the Department's investigation rule kicks in. The money stays unavailable until that review is done. Money orders add another wrinkle: anything over $500 requires Louisiana Department of Corrections approval, and that approval step can delay when funds actually post to the account.

1. Save every receipt and confirmation detail - keep the money order stub, tracking information (if you used it), and any confirmation numbers from online, phone, kiosk, or walk-up payments.
2. Double-check you have the right person and location details - if you need housing assignment or the facility address where your loved one is currently located, call 225-383-4580 to be connected to the Imprisoned Person Locator.